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Borough begins court-ordered cleanup of large illegal landfill near Badger Road; contract awarded at $60,000
Summary
The borough has begun court-ordered removal of what officials described as an illegal landfill near Badger Road, contracting for cleanup work at an initial award of $60,000. Administration estimated roughly 200 tons of trash and said the owner retains title; the Assembly discussed ordinances and partnerships to speed future cleanups.
Mayor Hopkins reported on Aug. 14 that borough staff and a contractor have begun a court‑ordered cleanup of a large illegal landfill in the Badger Road area, a site officials said has accumulated cars, trash and other waste over several years.
The mayor said the borough began enforcement actions in 2017 after voluntary compliance failed and that the court issued an injunction authorizing contractors to remove the accumulated material. Planning staff accompanying the mayor estimated the site holds roughly…
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